Taking Heaven Lightly: A Near Death Experience Survivor's Story and Inspirational Guide to Living in the Light

'The day after my 35th birthday, I had a near death experience, caused by a sudden brain haemorrhage. Ironically, this brush with death became the conduit for the most powerful healing in my life. I connected to an eternal light which, I came to realise, is available to us all should we choose it. My wish for you in reading this book is to feel this loving light, peace and joy in your life now. The question is: how brightly do you wish to shine?' Roisin Fitzpatrick In this ground-breaking book, Roisin Fitzpatrick takes the reader on the remarkable journey of her near death experience, and shares how we can all integrate the light and love of the afterlife into our daily existence. In doing so, she lends fresh insight into our ancient Irish myths and stone monuments, connecting our past, present and future to this powerful eternal light. Taking Heaven Lightly is a book to be cherished by all those who wish to embrace and enjoy a meaningful life. 'A brilliant book with an unforgettable message' Dr Chrisine Ranck, co-author of the bestselling Ignite the Genius Within

Reviews

Roisin Fitzpatrick has written a remarkable book that is unique in the annals of near-death experiences ... As a guide to enhancing your own spirituality, Taking Heaven Lightly is a love story in the most sublime sense Dr Bruce Greyson, co-editor of The Handbook of Near Death Experiences: Thirty Years of Investigation A book of wise words that will introduce some people to the light, will draw others back to the light, and will itself long shine light in all sorts of unforeseeable and beautiful ways. Every reader can undoubtedly expect to have their own personal epiphany. A brilliant book with an unforgettable message Dr Christine Ranck, author of 'Ignite the Genius Within' Taking Heaven Lightly's clear, sincere, even humorous style attracted me and I was drawn in ... Ms Fitzpatrick's rehabilitation of pre-Christian Irish spirituality of light is excellent Dr Tadhg O'Dushlaine, Head of Dept for the Centre for Irish Cultural Heritage, National University of Ireland, Maynooth An inspirational guide for those who are interested in spirituality Irish Examiner Nothing short of a riveting read ... [the] author takes the reader on a remarkable journey Southside People [Taking Heaven Lightly] is both a biography and a mission statement RTE Guide Taking Heaven Lightly shows people that they don't need to have any fear of death and by understanding the meaning of this light we can transform our lives from ordinary to extraordinary in ways we can't imagine RSVP magazine A very important and poignant personal account of her near-death experience Anthony Murphy, author of Newgrange: Monument to Immortality An authentic, moving and motivating book ... Read it and be enlightened! Dr Martin Curley, author of Knowledge Driven Entrepreneurship Taking Heaven Lightly is ... reminiscent of John O'Donohue's Anam Cara in that it explores ancient Celtic mysticism and I imagine it will find a similar following Irish Independent An insightful and in-depth look into what lies beyond our physical realm. A must read Sean Mahon, actor (Philomena, The 39 Steps)

Author description

Following a brain haemorrhage and NDE, Roisin Fitzpatrick turned this adversity into a positive life change. Integrating her passion for sharing the beauty of the eternal light with her business skills from her former career, she has become an internationally successful artist. Roisin lives in Co. Wicklow. Taking Heaven Lightly is her first book. www.RoisinFitzpatrick.com

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